The morning of Run for the Parks it was still the fringe of winter and spring and quite chilly. I met Mike, Jim and Ed at our spot and we got ready. I was in the Blue (or lead corral) for the first time and was a little intimidated. I wasn’t sure if I could hold my own.

The gun went off and I started picking off runners. It was a difficult run for me and I didn’t think I was going to do too hot. The last mile or so I started slowing down a little. I finished in 24:55 which was a new record for me.